Land of Fire.
Border camp.
In the central tent, Orochimaru, Feng Ye, and several Jonin from the advance force had gathered.
After waiting for a moment, a small snake slithered out from Orochimaru's sleeve.
Gulp!
The small snake opened its mouth and spat out a scroll.
"It's here."
Orochimaru picked up and opened the scroll. Inside was an order from Hiruzen Sarutobi of Konoha. After giving it a quick glance, he read it aloud.
The order instructed Orochimaru to dispatch a squad to escort the seriously and lightly wounded shinobi back to the village, while the rest were to remain at the border of the Land of Grass and monitor the movements of the Stone Shinobi.
Lastly came Feng Ye's appointment.
"Though it's only Special Jonin, it's still one of the Jonin ranks. Becoming a Jonin at ten years old has never happened before in Konoha's history. Hehe..."
After finishing the announcement, Orochimaru turned to look at Feng Ye beside him.
The Jonin inside the tent exchanged glances. Feng Ye becoming a Jonin at the age of ten stirred some feelings within them, but there was no dissatisfaction or doubt.
Based on the strength Feng Ye had displayed in the previous battle and the merits he had earned, no one in the entire advance force would question or oppose his promotion to Special Jonin.
Feng Ye smiled faintly. "It's just an exceptional promotion during wartime."
Orochimaru withdrew his gaze and pondered briefly. "Then next is the matter of selecting those who will escort the wounded. Shibi, your squad will handle it."
There were only four seriously wounded people. The rest of the lightly wounded could still move normally and retained their combat ability, so one squad would be enough for the escort.
"Alright."
Shibi Aburame was a man of few